13. A 4th grader’s comment after correctly solving a math problem involving ratios and a salsa recipe: The recipe sounds very tasty. I’d like to make it at home sometime, but maybe you want to dilute the jalapeno peppers.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37. UNION 98 GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM K-12 IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA
38.
39.
40.
41.
42. 2) Group or Individual Achievement Test (NWEA, MEA, PSAT, SAT, Union Writing Prompt) *Standard: Pattern of performance on at least 2 of the last 3 test results in each of the three content areas AND *Standard: 96th percentile or “Exceeds the standard” in each of the three content areas: reading, math, and language usage or writing 3) Parent Checklist *Standard: 8 or more of the 12 learning characteristics (frequently or almost always) 4) Teacher Checklist *Standard: 8 or more of the 12 learning characteristics in three or more subject areas (frequently or almost always)
43.
44.
45. If a student meets only two of the identification criteria, the G&T Specialist will monitor the student’s progress and programming. Additional information may be gathered through this process about the student’s learning needs. Consideration of students listed as possible underachieving G&T students warrants further investigation with the guidance counselor. Reconsideration by the Identification Team may be made at any time.
46. UNION 98 GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM OF SERVICES